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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 366,978.80, 550,468.20 and 320,322.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 366,978.80, 550,468.20 and 320,322.80 is: 480,484.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    366,978.80 : 550,468.20 = 320,322.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    366,978.80/550,468.20 = 320,322.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    366,978.80x = 550,468.20 × 320,322.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    366,978.80x = 176,327,515,134.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 176,327,515,134.96/366,978.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 480,484.20

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